Phayu's 'Fake' Lover

Chapter 4: Compensation

-Rain's POV-

       "W-what do you mean I ask nicely?" I stuttered. Fear gripped me as I watched the smirk on P'Phayu's lips. "Well if you want me to work for you don't think it's only fair you give me something in return?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. "How could you ask someone for a favor without proper compensation?"

"Oh right... about that..." I blushed in embarrassment. Shit! I acted all high and mighty earlier, completely forgetting that he's my senior. I even demanded things from him and I haven't thought of anything to give him in return. Shit! I screwed up big time. It's too late to go back now, I'm already in the lion's den. It took me a lot of effort to get here. Might as well have my revenge now and worry about the money to compensate him later, I'm sure my parents would be able to lend me some. My allowance is barely enough for me.

"How about this, you pretend to be my boyfriend first and once everything is done, I'll give you the money. How does that sound?" I offered. P'Phayu looked at me blankly and scoffed. "No, I don't want your money."

I was surprised and confused at the same time. "Huh? What do you want then?" I asked. If not money then what else does he want from me? Sure I made deals with a lot of people before but the compensation/rewards would mostly revolve around money and small favors and tasks. The favors were quite easy to complete since we were all the same ages and we pretty much had the same task so asking and offering something wasn't that quite hard, unlike this case. P'Phayu and I barely knew each other.

"If not money then I assume you would ask me to do your homework or house chores for you, no? If that's the case then I'm afraid I can't do that. I barely have time for myself and my school works. We better stick to the money plan and then pay someone else to do those for you. How does that sound?" I said, giving myself an invisible pat on the shoulder. Hmmm, that's good Rain. This is actually the first time I heard myself say something clever for once, it's definitely worth praising since I stutter a lot around other people and basically get intimidated by them very easily.

And that's when I felt a hard flick on my forehead. "Awww!" I exclaimed. "What was that all about?" I yelled at P'Phayu, rubbing the stinging area which I assumed is now turning a bright shade of red. "Have you fone completely nuts? You barely have enough money to sustain yourself, how else would you be able to pay me?" He asked, slightly annoyed. "I know but there was no need for that. That really stings you know..."

He sighed. "I have a proposal"

"What is it?" I asked, the hand not leaving my forehead/

"I pose as your boyfriend for you, and every weekend..." He trailed off. He had a sinister look on his face and I gulped.

"I do what every weekend..?" I tried asking, avoiding his heated gaze. He smirked and I felt him step closer and closer. The tapping of his shoes echoed inside the empty living room of his house. With every step he took, I took a step back until my back hit the cold surface of the wall. I jumped when he slammed his hand on the wall above me. "You do whatever I say... How does that sound." He whispered in a husky tone.

Oh God! My face was red from the heat and embarrassment. Our faces were bare inches apart as he moved closer and closer. "Wait! Wait! Wait! There is no need for this you know? We-we can speak normally, I will listen!" I held my hand out in front of his chest. What on earth is this man planning?!

"Oh? Acting all shy now? Well, you were the one who wanted me to pose as your boyfriend in the first place?" He asked, sarcasm laced in his voice.

I swear my face is as red as a tomato right now. Why does he have to stand this close, there is no need for this one really!